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Hey Dogsters, know what time it is? Time for another giveaway! And time is truly the essence of this one: One lucky reader is going to win a stunning 16-inch clock featuring your favorite dog/dogs. (A $155 value.) These clocks, made by talented artist JoAnn Shorter – aka The Clock Lady – are truly works of (pop) art. You submit a photo like this:

and The Clock Lady transforms it into a beautiful wall clock, using a unique process to create a kaleidoscope or mandala type design. Here are a couple more examples of her work.

Can you picture your dog on a clock like this? It’s a keepsake, a work of art, and a practical household item rolled into one. And just picture the conversations: “Honey, what time is it?” “It’s ten to Sparky!” Or “Hey, the big hand is on the tail, and the little hand is on the big paw. We’re late!”

Here’s how you can enter to win your own customized clock. Go to TheClockLady.net and sniff around for in the Pooch Gallery, the Pet Gallery, or Latest Designs. Pick out one or two of your favorite designs, and write a comment below about which ones they are, and why you like them. We’ll do a random drawing from the qualified entries, so you don’t have to wax too poetic. (If you like what you see, sign up for The Clock Lady’s newsletter, via a pink box on the bottom of the home page. You’ll get the latest news about clock designs and notices about sales.)

Write your comment by Sunday, July 10th, at 1 p.m. PDT. We’ll announce the winner on Tuesday, July 12. Only one entry per household, please. Go ahead and get over to The Clock Lady’s website and get your comment in. What are you waiting for? The clock is ticking! 😉